Overview

Ifin 500 MG Tablet

Ifin 500 MG Tablet is known to treat some type of fungal infections that occur in the fingernails and/or toenails of the body. The drug cures the infection by attacking and killing the fungi.

It is important that you give your doctor all your medical history, which should include details of any health problems you have and the medication that you are currently on. Patients with liver problems are usually advised not to take the drug. It is best that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the future as well. Lactating mothers should also discuss the pros and cons of taking the drug with their doctor before starting the medical course. The drug is also not advised for those who have low immunity.

Ifin 500 MG Tablet can be taken orally wither with meal or without. The dosage and time period of the course generally depends on the extent of the fungal infection.

The most common side effect of the drug is headache. Other side effects are mild pain in the stomach, belching, toothache, heartburn and bad taste in the mouth. If these side effects tend to persist for a long period of time, it is best that you seek medical help. The drug increases your tendency to get a sun tanned. Thus it is best that you use sunscreen when you go out.

In case of an infection in the fingernails, a dosage of 250 mg daily is prescribed for about 6 weeks. In case of toenails the same dosage is prescribed for about 12 weeks. The dosage may vary as per the extent of the fungal infection and how well your body responds to it.

The drug only treats infections caused by fungi. It does not treat any infections that are caused by viruses or bacteria.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a long-term or active disease of the liver.

What are the side effects of Ifin 500 MG Tablet ?

In addition to its intended effect, Ifin 500 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24-30 hours.

What is the onset of action?

The effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-2 hours of administration.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

This medicine should be used by pregnant women only when the benefits outweigh the risk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

This medicine should not be used by breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Care should be taken while using this medicine to ensure that ingestion and direct contact with the medicine by the infant are avoided.

What are the substitutes for Ifin 500 MG Tablet ?

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ifin 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

Take/apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose instructions

Contact a doctor if an overdose with terbinafine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, rash, headache etc.

Where is the Ifin 500 MG Tablet approved?

India

United States

Japan

What are the interactions for Ifin 500 MG Tablet ?

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

Interaction with Disease

Disease

Information not available.

Interaction with Alcohol

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Lab Test

Lab

Information not available.

Interaction with Food

Food

Information not available.

Interaction with Medicine

Codeine
Moderate

Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring while using these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Cimetidine
Moderate

Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring while using these medicines together. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Moderate

Report the use of estradiol or any other hormonal contraceptive to the doctor before receiving terbinafine. It is advised to consult you doctor and discuss the alternate means of contraception before starting the treatment with terbinafine.

How does the medicine work?

Ifin 500 MG Tablet decreases ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Micosporum.

User feedback for Ifin 500 MG Tablet

What are you using Ifin 500 MG Tablet for?

Other fungal skin infections

Ringworm Infection

Jock Itch

Athlete's Foot

Other

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

Average

Poor

How long did it take before seeing improvement?

More than 2 days

Within a day

Within 6 hours

How frequently did you take this medicine?

Once a day

Not taking on daily level

Thrice a day

How did you take this medicine?

With Food

Empty stomach

What were the side effects of this medicine?

Change in mood

Indigestion

Headache

No Side Effects

Swelling of face

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Jock itch also called as tinea cruris is one of the commonest infections in dermatology today. It's a bit resistant to treatment due to resistance to anti fungal medications in recent times. Necflo has ofloxacin which has no role in the management of fungal infections. You need a structured treatment for a slightly longer duration. Itraconazole, luliconazole, terbinafine are some of the molecules used in the management of this condition. Other than medications, there are a couple of lifestyle changes which would help you in faster resolution. Keep the area as dry as possible, reduce the intake of sweets, avoid sharing of towels with others. Hope this helps. You can consult dermatologist for the doses and proper regimens of the above mentioned drugs.

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Fungal infections like Jock itch or tinea Cruris and corporis are becoming very common in Delhi, India. Such is the quanta of the problem that many families are now coming with all members being affected with this irritating fungal infection.

Q: How are Fungal Infections caused?

Answer: Tinea Cruris are caused by fungi or yeast . Commonest cause are the dermatophytes which grow in hot and humid climates. Fungal infections in Delhi, India are more common during the months of monsoon i.e May to August but in recent year it is seen that Fungal infections now remian all throughout the year.

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Fungal infections like Jock itch or tinea Cruris and corporis are becoming very common in Delhi, India. Such is the quanta of the problem that many families are now coming with all members being affected with this irritating fungal infection.

Q: How are Fungal Infections caused?

Answer: Tinea Cruris are caused by fungi or yeast . Commonest cause are the dermatophytes which grow in hot and humid climates. Fungal infections in Delhi, India are more common during the months of monsoon i.e May to August but in recent year it is seen that Fungal infections now remian all throughout the year.

Q: Are fungal infections communicable/ contagious?

Answer: Not really . The spores are everywhere and can easily start to grow in warm body parts like the body folds and private parts. Families who share towels, have pets at home might caught the fungal infections because the spores shift from one to another .

Answer: Fungal infections are caused by fungal spores and is an infection while eczema is a condition of skin when oozing and crusting occurs as a result of excessive scratching. Irritation can occur because of dryness or at time allergies. Eczema is not an infection.

Q: What is the best treatment for Fungal infections like Tinea Cruris?

Q: Which is the best cream available cream for treating tinea cruris in Delhi, INDIA?

Answer: Fungal Infections like tinea cruris or jock itch have become so common n Delhi, India because of the rampant use of over the counter creams by people. These creams contain steroids and other drugs which suppress the infection and as soon as the patient stops these creams the fungal infection comes back. Such use of OTC creams for Tinea infection in Delhi, India has led to drug resistant Tinea and other fungal infection. Even Dermatologist sfind it difficult to treat such Fungal infections at times.

So one should avoid self medication and visit a specialist for a complete cure of the condition.

Hi friends , I am Dr. Rohit Batra, from Derma World Skin and Hair Clinics in Rajouri Garden and New Rajendra Nagar.

Today we’re going to talk about fungal infections, or as you all call, jock itch . It is becoming very prevalent in our society where both men and women are suffering from itching in rural areas and other body parts. No matter what you have been using, it doesn’t go. The reason behind that is, just like the fungus grows on your bread in the household and the bread lies in a hot and humid climate, fungus can grow on your body, especially in inter tribulus area or the pores of the body, because it finds sugar that is available in our body, sweat, and there is no aeration in these areas which remain closed, so fungus can grow there rapidly.

Now because people have been using all sorts of OTC products that are available with the chemist without going to a dermatologist, then they apply these creams, which mostly contain steroids. Till the time you are applying these creams, the symptoms vanish, the itching goes away, but only to come back as soon as you stop these creams. So if you are having a fungal infection in any of these body parts, it’s better to go to a dermatologist and get rid of it for once and al, otherwise if you keep applying these creams, the fungus keeps on growing in the body, affects other areas, and can give rise to a very massive fungal infection.

The various creams that are available as an OTC product should not be used, because they just control the symptoms and not the cause. If you want to get treated for your fungal infections, you need to visit a dermatologist. You need to take the course for two to three weeks for oral antifungals, something like terbinafine, itraconazole or fluconazole, along with few creams containing other aliconazole, and once this thing goes off, one should take care that while you are bathing, you should make sure that after bathing you dry yourself properly and don’t use wet clothes.

If you are going out for any sort of sport or for gymming or running, make sure these clothes, which get drenched, are not worn without getting them washed properly. And once you use a towel for more than two days, it should be properly washed, and should be dried in sun, and then only used. Such things are becoming very prevalent in our society, and families are being affected with fungal infections. So don’t share your clothes, don’t share your towels, and make sure that you don’t spread these infections to your family.

So if you are suffering from any sort of fungal infection, maybe it’s jock itch, tinea floris, tinea corporis, visit us. You can either visit us through our Lybrate profile, or you can call us on Derma World Skin and Hair Clinics in New Rajendra Nagar, or Rajouri Garden, and we can help you get rid of this fungal infection for once and all. Happy healing.

Ringworm of the scalp usually affects children. This is a common type of a fungal infection of the scalp and has nothing to do with the worms as the name suggests. This is treated with antifungal medications and though the antifungal shampo-is not to-effective, it might be advised along with medication.

Causes of scalp ringworm:

Most of the times a ringworm infection is transfered from person to person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain alive on brushes, combs, sheets, furniture and unwashed towels for long. Some people are only carriers of fungi, meaning that they carry the fungi and its spores in their hair and skin but do not have any infection and symptoms. But they might pass the fungi to others who may develop the symptoms.

It spreads from pets like cats and dogs who are very prone to fungal infection of the skin. They easily pass their infection to children and other family members. Farm animals are also a source of fungal infection and if the farm gate is touched from where the infected cattle passes, it is enough to cause infection.

Also at times there is no reason and fungi infection can just happen out of the blue. Like for example, the fungi spores can get transmitted through air, they might get into the air by an infected person and land on someone else's head. This can develop into fungi and can cause infection.

Symptoms of scalp ringworm:

The infection looks more like dandruff, a severe form of dandruff in different parts of the scalp. This is often mistaken to be psoriasis.

In some infection there is loss of hair leading to bald patches. These patches become scaly and inflamed. The patches might have broken off small hair.

Several painful pustules and boils occur on the scalp

In severe infection there is boggy swelling on some part of the scalp, which is known as kerion. This might be tender and oozing and if not treated can lead to hair loss and permanent scarring.

In severe infections like with pustules and kerion, one might develop high fever and the glands of the neck might swell.

Treatment of scalp ringworm:
The treatment of the fungal infection of the scalp involves the following:

Antifungal Medicines: These are usually taken in the form of tablets and following are advised:

Griseofulvin: This is often the first choice and a course of 8-12 weeks is required. The tablet can be crushed and taken with water.

Terbinafine: The course for this is four weeks and is important to complete the course in order to get rid of the infection.